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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 VOL. 88 NO. 292 New police headquarters priority for Chief, Commission By PETER CURRIER Monday he had a meeting department has seen its day,” going and what we can do to Staff Writer with Captains Michael said Valliere, “I ask all three get it going,” said Otero. WESTFIELD — Police McCabe and Jerome Pitoniak commissioners to join in that The current building was Chief Lawrence P. Valliere about the state of the build- effort with me and to start the first constructed in the 1970s. began serious talks with the ing, and particularly its class- ball rolling, start the conversa- Otero noted that he has seen Police Commission Dec. 9 room. tion. It’s not going to get any other nearby departments regarding building new police He said that he wanted the better. It’s time — it’s been upgrading to newer buildings headquarters in the relatively headquarter’s classroom to be time.” or repairing existing facilities. near future. revamped by the end of the Commissioner Felix Otero City Councilor Michael Valliere said, to the agree- year, but that he does not see suggested creating a five-year Burns, who was in attendance, ment of the three commis- that happening. plan for a new building. suggested that the police sioners, that the current head- “As far as the building “We have to come up with a come to the Long Term quarters on Washington Street goes, we really need to start program where it’s on the Finance sub-committee meet- is old and outdated. He said the conversation on public table every time we have a ing in January to get the pro- The City of Westfield police headquarters located on that earlier in the day on awareness to the fact that that meeting to see how far it’s cess started. Washington Street. (File photo) Winter Forest could become a Southwick tradition By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Assistant Managing Editor SOUTHWICK — The first- ever Winter Forest Dec. 7 at Southwick Town Hall felt like a true winter wonderland, said visitors. With fresh snow on the ground and a forest of deco- rated trees outside and inside Town Hall, the spirit of the holidays was evident. The Winter Forest, as well as the craft and vendor fair, which were hosted inside Town Hall, were organized by Southwick Civic Fund in con- junction with the Southwick 250 Committee to commemo- rate the town’s upcoming Southwick Police Officer David Massai Southwick EMT Michael Perault The Southwick Park & Recreation This tree, decorated by the Southern 250th anniversary. puts the finishing touches on the Police adjusts an ornament on the Fire Commission’s tree earned an TriTown Girl Scouts, earned third Elizabeth Deedy of the Association Christmas tree at Association tree in the Winter Forest Honorable Mention at the Winter place in the Fan Favorite contest at Southwick Civic Fund said she Southwick Town Hall Dec. 7, 2019. event at Southwick Town Hall. (Photo Forest event Dec. 7. (Photo by Hope E. Southwick’s Winter Forest event. was confident it would be well (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) by Hope E. Tremblay) Tremblay) (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) attended, but she was thrilled at its success. great how the community white, the tree featured over Association tree. The whim- In third place was the & Rec, Westfield News & “I thought we would have a really came together, and 200 ornaments, each with the sical tree – the vision of Fire Southern TriTown Girl Reminder Publishing, good turnout for it being the someone mentioned to us name of a police officer who Safety Coordinator Lisa Scouts’ tree. Located indoors, Westfield Bank, Mrs. first year, but I was shocked at after the event, it was just like died in 2019. Police Chief Anderson – included elves this tree featured ornaments Murphy’s, Rick Foy Garage, how many people actually a Hallmark movie.” Kevin A. Bishop said he climbing a wooden ladder made from the famous Girl The Meczywor Family, Terry came out,” Deedy said. “At Businesses, groups and hopes the number stays and a fire hose-turned-gar- Scout cookie boxes. A burlap Putnam, New England Disc one point, you couldn’t even individuals sponsored trees steady, but if another officer land. While participants ribbon garland was custom- Golf Center, The Mason walk through the lobby it was and visitors voted for their dies before the end of the deemed the tree adorable, it ized with the Girl Scout motto Agency, Southern TriTown shoulder to shoulder with peo- favorites. The top tree was the year, an ornament will be was also created in honor of and a giant Samoa cookie tree Girl Scouts and Southwick ple.” Southwick Police Association added to the tree. former Southwick Firefighter topper. Community Episcopal Deedy said she hopes the tree, which was coordinated “We are sending the orna- Badge #1 John McKay who Tree sponsors were: New Church. event becomes a Southwick by Police Officer David ments to the families of the died in June of this year. England Chimney Sweeps, The outdoor trees will be lit tradition. Massai to honor fallen col- officers when the event is McKay’s wife, Lorraine, Southwick Police Association, nightly through Dec. 26 from “I think the town has spoken leagues from across the coun- over,” Bishop noted. donated the firefighter themed Southwick Fire Association, 6-8 p.m. and indoor trees can and we plan on making this a try. Taking second place was ornaments that adorned the Tynic Landscaping, be viewed during Town Hall yearly event,” she said. “It was Decked out in blue and the Southwick Fire tree. Moolicious, Arrow Oil, Park business hours. N.E. Butcher Block owner ‘blown away’ by response to toy drive By AMY PORTER Determined, Alexis called weeks there as a child, and five or six. “It was heart- community service group. He “Being a high school kid, Staff Writer four or five charities to talk to this aunt Barbra was a nurse warming to watch,” he said. said she did the toy collection you never know how much WESTFIELD — When them about it, some who got there for years. “It sends the By Tuesday morning, there all on her own. they’ll put into it. When she North Elm Butcher Block back to her and some who right message,” he said. were over 120 gifts. Puza also said while Alexis went all out, I was super owner Dan Puza’s daughter didn’t; before settling on the The Shriner’s sent her a Puza is beaming with pride doesn’t know exactly what proud of her,” Puza said. Alexis, a junior at Westfield Shriner’s Hospital for wish list to post, and custom- for his daughter, who he she will be doing after high Besides the toys listed on High School, told him she Children. “She picked some- ers responded. describes as very busy in school, she has an interest in the wish list, customers are was thinking of doing a toy body that’s close to our com- “In the first three days, I school, participating in col- marketing, takes all of the also dropping off gift cards drive, he was at first reluctant, munity, helping a lot of kids,” was blown away (by the lege-level courses in Westfield photos for North Elm Butcher and cash, which Alexis is telling her how much work it Puza said. response),” Puza said, adding Promise, which gives her Block’s social media using to buy presents on the would be. “I didn’t want her He wrote on his Facebook that some customers brought hours of homework; and as a accounts, and has a “real” job to get her hopes up,” he said. page that he spent a few in bags of gifts, as many as member of the Key Club on top of that. See Toy Drive, Page 3 Young Singers of Greater Westfield plan winter concert By LORI SZEPELAK Cipoletta noted that the paniment. Correspondent choir features students in Cipoletta said the concert WESTFIELD — Students grades 5-8 who rehearse will feature traditional holi- of Young Singers of Greater weekly to develop vocal day songs, as well as songs Westfield will fill the Church skills, musical literacy, and a shared by different faiths. of the Atonement with the “beautiful choral sound.” “We will also have some sounds of the holiday season The winter concert begins audience participation for the on Dec. 14. at 2 p.m. at the church on carols,” said Cipoletta. “Young Singers has a mix Court Street. Refreshments The concert is offered free of students from different will be provided and a recep- to the public with a freewill schools, grades and towns tion will follow to meet the offering planned. who come together to cele- performers. “We invite the public to brate a love of music,” said Young singers performing hear some beautiful music Kerry Cipoletta, artistic include Noah Perkins, Jaidyn and get in the holiday spirit,” director. She also serves as Hawkins, Luke Bulan, Bennie said Cipoletta. choral music director at Noska, Arianna Blake, Ella Westfield Intermediate Hamel, Madeleine Hamel, School, and teaches the fifth Phoebe Rouse, Anthony Young Singers of Greater and sixth grade choruses and Distefano, Aaron Boyd, Westfield are seen in a recent sixth grade general music. Gabriella Pichardo and Skyler rehearsal preparing for a win- Cipoletta is also the director Cook. ter concert on Dec. 14. of the drama club at Westfield Mackenzie Carvalho is (Submitted photo) Intermediate School. providing the musical accom- PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Eight WSU students receive the 2019 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership WESTFIELD — On Dec. 7, Westfield State Biology department work study student, and a University recognized eight exemplary stu- First Responders member. She previously dents for their leadership and service to the served as a work-study student for the micro- university and the surrounding community. biology department and has been a teaching The President’s Awards for Excellence in fellow for DNA Science at Hotchkiss Summer Leadership were presented at a dinner held in Portals, where she assisted a professor and was Scanlon Banquet Hall on Westfield State a residential assistant for dormitory buildings. University’s campus. Hannah Griswold ’21, nursing major, “These service-focused men and women Westhampton, Mass. have distinguished themselves from their peers Involved in a variety of programs and vol- by combining outstanding academic achieve- unteer work, Griswold is an anatomy and ment with demonstrated leadership skills, both physiology tutor, a nursing club member and on and beyond campus,” said Westfield State peer mentor, a member of the University’s University President Ramon S. Torrecilha, Honors Program, a member and former group Ph.D. coordinator for the National Society of The President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership and Success, a former Westfield Leadership was created in 2007. To be eligible State women’s rugby club member, and a 2019 Westfield State University President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership recipients for this award, students must have a grade member of the American Holistic Nursing Elli-Ann Oskar ’20, Thomas Howard ’20, Saltanat Aldabeyeva ’21, Emilie Jean-Jacques ’20, point average of 3.3 or higher and exhibit an Association. She has volunteered for many Bryan Pimentel ’20, Thalita Neves ’21, Hannah Griswold ’21, and Skyler Acconcio ’21. impressive range of both university and com- causes, including Operation Stand Down, the munity service activities. Award applicants are Flu Shot Clinic, the University’s Relay for tial student ambassador, and an ambassador Elli-Ann Oskar ’20, economics major, required to complete an application detailing Life, Warming Hearts Blanket Drive, Baystate for Urban Education. She was previously a Agawam, Mass. their leadership experience, their volunteer Medical Center’s winter wonderland, open community service leader, a recruitment men- Oskar is the president of the Jewish Student work, and an essay detailing a challenge they house for prospective nursing students, and tor for the Urban Education Program, and the Organization. She has been the walk leader in overcame while in their leadership role. research studies for nursing and health com- secretary of Lammers Hall Council. She has the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition The eight awardees, selected by a multi- munication. volunteered at admissions open house ses- Breast Cancer Walk and a volunteer for the disciplinary committee, include four seniors Thomas Howard ’20, history and political sions, assisted with Westfield State’s Relay for Common Goods food pantry. She has taught and four juniors with a collective average GPA science major, Agawam, Mass. Life, and served as a volunteer at the Boston sixth grade students at a local Hebrew school of 3.9. The 2019 recipients are: A devoted student leader, Howard, spent his Marathon. and also tutors students at Westfield State’s Skyler Acconcio ’21, music education most recent summer as a Westfield State Thalita Neves ’21, criminal justice and Banacos Academic Center. major, Wilbraham, Mass. Center for Undergraduate Research and communication major, Shrewsbury, Mass. Bryan Pimentel ’20, criminal justice and Acconcio is dedicated student leader for a Creative Activity research fellow through the Neves is the student representative on political science major, Framingham, Mass variety of programs both on and off campus, Student Summer Research Fellows program. Westfield State University’s Board of Trustees Pimentel is a student representative for the including as a student representative for the He’s been a WSKB-FM radio DJ, and is a and has been the vice president of finance for Northeast Regional Honors Council and an music department’s Curriculum Committee, a member of multiple honor societies, including the Student Government Association (SGA). Honors Living Learning Community head student chair for the Choral Retreat Committee, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Kappa She has been the president of Lambda Sigma resident assistant. He previously served as and a historian of the Westfield Collegiate Phi, and Westfield State’s Honors Program. National Honors Society, an Honors Program president of the Class of 2020 and as a head American Choral Directors’ Association, for He’s the Student Government Association vice mentor, and a member of the search commit- new student orientation leader. He has volun- which she previously served as vice president. president of student life, a student honors advi- tee established for the vice president for teered for Lambda Sigma Honor Society Saltanat Aldabayeva ’21, chemistry sory council president for School Health Student Affairs. She has volunteered at numer- events, the American Red Cross blood dona- major, West Springfield, Mass. Advisory Councils, an orientation leader and ous campus events and for several organiza- tions, and the Framingham Food Pantry. He Among Aldabayeva’s many leadership student coordinator, and an Honors Program tions, including Arbors Assisted Living, completed an internship with the City of roles, she is a general and organic chemistry student leader and intern. Project PACK, and the City of Westfield’s Our Westfield Police Department and has been tutor, a presidential student ambassador, a Emilie Jean-Jacques ’20, criminal justice House, and assisted communities in Guatemala involved with the Multicultural Student College of Mathematics and Sciences repre- and political science major, Shirley, Mass. with water filtration systems and hygiene edu- Association, Residential Engagement, the sentative, a Gamma Sigma Epsilon member, a Jean-Jacques is the president of the cation. Campus Activity Board, Student Government Commonwealth Honors Program member, a Multicultural Student Association, a presiden- Association, and Class Council. Police Logs

WESTFIELD report that an employee has property until the owner can caller reports that sidewalks, found that the registration operator of the pertinent laws Major crime and been found to have been using arrange for a tow; including in front of Westfield plate attached and been issued and seized the plate, the oper- Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 a company credit card for per- 12:55 p.m.: larceny, State University buildings, on to a different vehicle, the offi- ator arranged to have the vehi- 8:04 a.m.: motor vehicle sonal expenses, the respond- Springfield Road, a caller the north side of the roadway cer reports that he advised the cle towed. violation, Elm Street, a patrol ing officer report the com- from a Springfield Road (many of them recently paved) office reports a traffic stop and plainant said that the company department store reports an have not been shoveled, the that the operator’s Connecticut management does not wish to intoxicated person who stole a responding officer reports that license is suspended, the vehi- pursue criminal charges and six-pack of alcoholic lemon- WSU officials stated that cle was towed to the police has dealt with the issue inter- ade and started to drink a bot- because the concrete is new Court Logs impound yard and a citation nally; tle in the store has been they are waiting to consult was issued; 12:11 p.m.: motor vehicle detained with a companion, with the city’s engineer before 10:46 a.m.: assist motorist, violation, Southampton Road, the responding officer reports plowing them, a resident told brought by Westfield police. a patrol officer reports that the that neither party had a history the officer that he had not Westfield District Southampton Road, a patrol A charge of unlicensed officer reports he provided a registration of a disabled vehi- of shoplifting and both agreed cleared his sidewalk because Court Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 operation of a motor vehicle courtesy transport to a strand- cle has been found to have to pay for the merchandise WSU workers had not cleared been revoked, the officer which was ultimately discard- their sidewalks and he was Jonathan Figueroa-Perez, brought by Westfield police ed motorist, the disabled vehi- 27, of 1 Prince St., cle was parked at a conve- requests that the owner (whom ed, the office reports that the advised that he had to clear a against Joshua Sanchez, 29, he recently assisted) be suspect did not appear to be pedestrian pathway; Northampton, was released of 27 Halsey St., Springfield, nience store, see 12:11 p.m. on his personal recognizance advised that the registration intoxicated, the store manage- 10:15 p.m.: motor vehicle was ordered to be dismissed entry; pending a Feb. 10, 2020 hear- 12:04 p.m.: larceny, plates have been seized, the ment sought no criminal violation, Springfield Road, a upon payment of court costs officer reports the manager of charges; patrol officer report he stopped ing after he was arraigned on in the amount of $100 by Medeiros Way, a representa- a charge of larceny of prop- the facility said that he would 5:04 p.m.: city ordinance a vehicle with a large accumu- Dec. 20. tive of a Medeiros Way busi- erty valued more than $1,200 ness came to the station to allow the car to remain on the violation, Western Avenue, a lation snow on the roof and

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Wed., Dec. 11, 2019 is the 345rd day of the year. 20 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY Soviet. Resolution 194, creating a guerrilla campaign during as Israel and the United American comedian, 1931 – Statute of Conciliation Commission to the Salvadoran Civil War. States express concern. actress, and producer 1816 – Indiana becomes Westminster 1931: The mediate the conflict. 1990 – Demonstrations 2006 – Felipe Calderón, 1967 – Chris Shepherd, the 19th U.S. state. British Parliament estab- 1960 – French forces by students and workers the President of Mexico, English animator, director, 1868 – Paraguayan War: lishes legislative equality crack down in a violent across Albania begin, launches a military-led producer, and screenwriter Brazilian troops defeat between the UK and the clash with protesters in which eventually trigger the offensive to put down the 1968 – Fabrizio Ravanelli, Paraguayan at the Battle Dominions of the French Algeria during a fall of communism in drug cartel violence in the Italian footballer and man- of Avay. Commonwealth—Australia, visit by French President Albania. state of Michoacán. This ager 1899 – Second Boer Canada, Newfoundland, Charles de Gaulle. 1994 – First Chechen effort is often regarded as 1970 – Victoria Fuller, War: In the Battle of New Zealand, South Africa, 1964 – Che Guevara War: Russian President the first event in the American model and actress Magersfontein the Boers and Ireland. speaks at the United Boris Yeltsin orders Mexican Drug War. 1973 – Mos Def, American commanded by general 1934 – Bill Wilson, co- Nations General Assembly Russian troops into 2007 – Insurgency in the rapper Piet Cronjé inflict a defeat founder of Alcoholics in New York City. Chechnya. Maghreb: Two car bombs 1974 – Rey Mysterio, on the forces of the British Anonymous, takes his last 1968 – The Rolling 1994 – A bomb explodes explode in Algiers, Algeria, American wrestler drink and enters treatment Stones Rock and Roll on Philippine Airlines Flight one near the Supreme Empire commanded by – Maarten Lafeber, for the final time. Circus, featuring the 434, en route from Manila, Constitutional Court and 1974 Lord Methuen trying to Dutch golfer 1937 – Second Italo- Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull, Philippines, to Tokyo, the other near the offices relieve the Siege of 1974 – Ben Shephard, Kimberley. Ethiopian War: Italy leaves the Who, Taj Mahal, Japan, killing one. The of the United Nations. the League of Nations. Marianne Faithfull, and the captain is able to safely 2008 – Bernard Madoff English journalist and televi- 1905 – A workers’ upris- sion host ing occurs in Kiev, Ukraine 1941 – World War II: Dirty Mac with Yoko Ono, land the plane. is arrested and charged Germany and Italy declare is filmed in Wembley, 1997 – The Kyoto with securities fraud in a 1974 – Gete Wami, (then part of the Russian Ethiopian runner Empire), and establishes war on the United States, London. Protocol opens for signa- $50 billion Ponzi scheme. 1974 – Lisa Ortiz, the Shuliavka Republic. following the Americans’ 1972 – Apollo 17 ture. 2012 – At least 125 peo- American theatre and voice 1917 – World War I: declaration of war on the becomes the sixth and 1998 – Thai Airways ple are killed and up to 200 British General Edmund Empire of Japan in the final Apollo mission to land Flight 261 crashes near injured in bombings in the actress Allenby enters Jerusalem wake of the attack on Pearl on the Moon. Surat Thani Airport, killing Alawite village of Aqrab, 1975 – Gerben de Knegt, on foot and declares mar- Harbor. The United States, 1978 – The Lufthansa 101. The pilot flying the Syria. Dutch cyclist tial law. in turn, declares war on heist is committed by a Airbus A310-200 is thought TODAY'S 1976 – Shareef Abdur- 1920 – Irish War of them. group led by Lucchese to have suffered spatial Rahim, American basketball Independence: In retalia- 1941 – World War II: family associate Jimmy disorientation. BIRTHDAYS player, coach, and manager tion for a recent IRA Poland declares war on Burke. It was the largest 2001 – The People’s 1976 – Yujiro Shirakawa, ambush, British forces the Empire of Japan. cash robbery ever commit- Republic of China joins the Japanese actor burn and loot numerous 1941 – World War II: The ted on American soil, at World Trade Organization 1954 – Jermaine Jackson, 1977 – Brandon Rogers, buildings in Cork city. Many Imperial Japanese Navy that time. (WTO). American singer-songwriter, American singer and actor civilians report being beat- suffers its first loss of sur- 1980 – The 2005 – The Buncefield bass player, and producer 1977 – Mark Streit, Swiss en, shot at, robbed and face vessels during the Comprehensive Oil Depot catches fire in 1958 – Nikki Sixx, ice hockey player verbally abused by British Battle of Wake Island. Environmental Response, Hemel Hempstead, American bass player, song- 1978 – Roy Wood, Jr., forces. 1946 – The United Compensation, and England. writer, and producer American comedian, actor, Nations International Liability Act (Superfund) is – The International 1927 – Guangzhou 2006 1961 – Dave King, Irish- and radio host Children’s Emergency enacted by the U.S. Conference to Review the Uprising: Communist Red American singer-songwriter 1979 – Rider Strong, Fund (UNICEF) is estab- Congress. Global Vision of the Guards launch an uprising and guitarist American actor, director, lished. 1981 – El Mozote mas- Holocaust is opened in in Guangzhou, China, tak- 1966 – Gary Dourdan, producer, and screenwriter ing over most of the city 1948 – Arab–Israeli War: sacre: Armed forces in El Tehran, Iran, by then-presi- The United Nations passes Salvador kill an estimated dent Mahmoud American actor and announcing the forma- 1967 – Mo’Nique, tion of a Guangzhou General Assembly 900 civilians in an anti- Ahmadinejad; nations such THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 - PAGE 3

More than two-dozen Westfield Police Officers participated in From left to right are Police cadets Chris Gage and Madison Multiple police cruisers had been filled with toys just a few No-Shave November for a fundraiser for Shriners Hospital McCann with a cruiser nearly full of toys donated during hours into the drive. (Photo by Peter Currier) for Children in Springfield. (Photo submitted by Lawrence Valliere) Saturday’s drive at Walmart (Photo by Peter Currier) Police recognized for multiple charity drives By PETER CURRIER they were trying to raise Many people who donated The Police Community Westfield.” pated in their No-Shave Staff Writer money to buy toys for kids in went into Walmart and Service Unit headed by Lt. On the Saturday after November drive to raise WESTFIELD — The need. returned with toys to put in Kevin Bard and Sgt. Michael Thanksgiving, officers were money for Shriners Hospital Westfield Police Youth Cadets Principals from each ele- the cruisers. Gibbons organized the drive at the Dollar General collect- for Children in Springfield. took part in the 5th Police mentary and middle school in Members of the Westfield with the intent of providing ing toys for the drive. Each officer pledged at least Cadet Toy Drive Dec. 7 out- the city sent a list of children Police Department were com- toys for kids in Westfield who Gibbons said that they had $100 for the privilege of for- side of Westfield’s Walmart. in their schools who are in mended at the Dec. 9 Police are in need of some help dur- collected six or seven con- going their typical grooming The drive benefits hundreds need. The list gives only the Commission meeting for two ing the holidays. tractor bags full of toys. He standards and growing out of Westfield Public School age and gender of the child, other charitable drives they “The manager at the Dollar noted that they plan to hand beards for the month. They children Officer Chris Coach but not their name. had undertaken over the pre- General contacted our unit. out the toys this week. raised $4,300 for the hospital, and Det. Rick Mazza, both By noon on Saturday dur- vious month. Their company wanted to put Valliere also recognized and a check will be presented advisors for the cadets started ing, multiple cruisers had Chief Lawrence P. Valliere together a toy drive for our the charitable efforts of many at Shriners at 1 p.m. on the drive in 2013. Coach said already been filled to capacity recognized his officers for a community,” said Gibbons, of his officers who partici- Wednesday. he got the idea when his wife with toys donated by people toy drive at the Dollar General noting “they wanted the toys was the PTO President when going in and out of the store. store on Southampton Road. to actually stay in the City of Shaker Farms Toy Drive Country Club Continued from Page 1 866 SHAKER RD • WESTFIELD list. Puza said the toy collec- Butcher Block, 37 N. Elm St., tion will continue until Dec. during their open hours, which 19, when his daughter will are Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., HOLIDAY drop off the presents at Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Shriner’s Hospital. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Toys, gift cards (Shriner’s Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., PArtY listed iTunes, Walmart and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. x-box in particular) or cash for and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21st the toy collection may be The store is closed on Bring Your Friends! dropped off at North Elm Wednesdays. Bring Your Neighborhood! Groups of 1-100 Invited SHRINER’S HOSPITAL TOY LIST (PARTIAL) Cocktail Hour 5:30 Infants/Toddlers: Teenagers: Infant/Toddler toys Phone accessories Surf & Turf: Prime Rib and Baby dolls Make up Baked Stuffed Shrimp Light up rattles and toys Sports hats Walker push & pull toys Teenage board/card games Dancing • Live Music ~ Pull back cars Adult coloring books Train sets with Lost 45’s School-Age: Stress balls for kids Doctor play sets Tye die kits $35.00 per person Legos Special Needs Toys: Reservations Required Headphones (over ears) Sensory toys Nail polish Fidget cubes 413.568.4087 Hair accessories Knobby texture Career or Disney Barbie dolls “chewy tubes” brand Alexis Puza with toys collected to date at North Elm Butcher shakerfarmscc.com Super Hero-themed toys Fidget spinners Block for Shriner’s Hospital for Children. (Photo submitted)

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"It is irresponsible to pri- Pressley became the first oritize cost-cutting and capi- member of Congress to tal growth over the safety of weigh in following the explo- our riders. Commuters across sive report, which identified the Commonwealth deserve several key factors behind a safe, reliable and affordable faulty safety culture at the transportation," Pressley MBTA, including overem- said. "I call on Governor An election too important to be left to voters phasis on capital projects and Baker, Stephanie Pollack and underinvestment in preventa- Steve Poftak to get their pri- By RICH LOWRY ongoing threat. Nancy Pelosi tion is so at risk that the U.S. Burisma, an issue that is dog- tive maintenance and inspec- orities straight and to revisit The Democrats believe that said in her statement calling on Senate should keep the public ging the former vice president tions. the safety protocols and pro- the 2020 election is too impor- the House to draft articles of from rendering a judgment on on the campaign trail anyway "I am disappointed but not cedures of the MBTA." tant to be left to the voters. impeachment: "Our democra- Donald Trump's first term, or because his son's payday was surprised by the findings of T officials said they have It's obvious that President cy is what is at stake. The deciding between him and, so blatantly inappropriate. today's report which further already implemented several Donald Trump withheld president leaves us no choice say, his nemesis Joe Biden. The bottom line is that after detail how 'safety is not the of the recommendations out- defense aid to Ukraine to pres- but to act because he is trying Of course, it's possible to tsk-tsking Trump for refusing priority at the T,'" lined in the report and would sure its president to commit to to corrupt, once again, the imagine a circumstance where to say in advance that he'd Pressley said in a state- examine others. MBTA the investigations that he election for his own benefit. a president would indeed pres- accept the outcome of the ment, quoting one of the most General Manager Steve wanted, an improper use of his The president has engaged in ent such a grave risk to our 2016 election, Democrats incendiary lines in the report. Poftak described its findings power that should rightly be abuse of power undermining elections that he'd have to be have steadfastly refused to Pressley, who represents as "sobering." the focus of congressional our national security and jeop- removed. This is a reason that truly accept the 2016 result investigation and hearings. ardizing the integrity of our we have the impeachment pro- (allegedly the work of the Where the Democrats have elections." cess in the first place. But Russians) and now are signal- gotten tangled up is trying to House Judiciary Committee what's the real harm that ing they won't accept next find a justification that sup- Chairman Jerry Nadler said on Trump's foolhardy Ukraine ports the enormous weight of "Meet the Press" last weekend adventure presented? year's election either, should impeaching and removing a that Trump has to be impeached Let's say that Ukraine had, they lose again. president for the first time in "for posing the considerable in response to Trump pressure, Given their druthers, Trump our history. risk that he poses to the next actually announced an investi- wouldn't be an option for the They've cycled through dif- election." Asked if he thinks gation into Burisma, a shady voters. They are rushing their ferent arguments. First, the 2020 election will be on company that had in the past impeachment, in part, because Trump's offense was said to be the up and up, he said: "I don't been under investigation. they know that as November a quid pro quo, a phrase cast know. The president, based on What would have happened? 2020 approaches, it becomes aside for supposedly being too his past performance, will do Would Joe Biden have been steadily less tenable to portray Latin for the public to under- everything he can to make it forced from the race? His the man who wants to run in stand; then it was bribery, not a fair election." numbers collapsed in Nevada an election as the threat to which has lost ground lately, The gravamen of this case is and South Carolina, his best democracy and the people presumably because of the that the election is too crucial early states? His numbers who want to stop him as its inherent implausibility of the to allow the incumbent presi- changed anywhere? champions. charge; now, the emphasis is dent of the United States, who No, it's not even clear that With every day that passes, on Trump's invitation to the is leading in key battleground there would have been any the Democrats risk creating Ukrainians to "meddle" and states and has some significant additional domestic political the perception that they them- GOVERNMENT MEETINGS "interfere" in our elections. chance of winning, to run. In scrutiny of Hunter Biden's selves are a threat to the 2020 This is posited to be an fact, the integrity of the elec- lucrative arrangement with election. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1! Political Consultant Anthony Cignoli to offer election perspective WESTFIELD: Board of Assessors at 5 pm SPRINGFIELD – Political Markey and Rep. Joe corporate clients in challeng- and political analyst for news- consultant Anthony Cignoli Kennedy, the contest between ing situations. The firm is papers, radio and television predicts a wild ride to the Rep. Richard E. Neal and recognized for a holistic news, including; WWLP TV MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 2020 election - from Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, approach to public and gov- 22 News, New England Cable Massachusetts to the Capital and the special election in the ernmental affairs solutions, News, CNN and MSNBC. He Beltway. Second Hampden-Hampshire with an understanding of how is a resource to newspapers GRANVILLE: Cignoli will offer his take District to replace Sen. Don to utilize modern applications such as The Republican, The Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm on everything from the Humason. of data mining, polling data New York Times, The Boston Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm Presidential Primary to the Of special interest will be and social media. 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Ralph J. Figy, acting Wetfield Mayor, addresses those in attendance.

Tossing the ceremonial wreath into the Westfield River was Stephen Wichrowski of Longmeadow, a first cousin to Frank Wojkiewicz who was killed at Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor remembered On Dec. 7, 2019, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day took place in Westfield at Kane Wojtkiewicz Park commemorating the 78th anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. Members from Veterans› organizations took part in this annual ceremony. (Photos by Don Wielgus)

Westfield Marine Corps League Detachment 141 presents arms during the Pearl Harbor ceremony.

Members of the Westfield Veteran’s Council Joe Delaney, Gary Fountain, Cindy Lacoste, Julie Barnes, Keith Buckhout, Paul W. Nimchick, Jr. Guest speaker Bennett Walsh, Director of the Holyoke Soldiers Home, addresses those in attendance.

Members of VIetnam Veterans Chapter 219 stand together Mark Bussell sings American Legion Post 124, Cindy Lacoste, Master of Ceremony, honoring the American before the ceremony. the National Anthem. Flag as taps is played

The Arbors at Westfield 13th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair Saturday, December 14th • 10am - 3pm 40 Court Street • Westfield, MA Come Shop For The Holidays! Vendors ~ Crafts ~ Bake Sale ~ Lunch All proceeds benefit the Westfield Senior Center For more information: Alicia Dessereau, Marketing Director • 413-562-0001 PAGE 6 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Misty Ruppert, Agawam, owner of Crafts by Two Crazy Emma Patzold (15), Westifield, admires the beautifully deco- Santa takes a moment to ask Lauren Dunbar (4), West Ladies, makes final preparations during Saturdays rated trees in the Winter Forest. Courtesy of Southwick’s com- Springfield, what she wants for Christmas during Saturdays Southwick Tree Lighting & Craft Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares) munity groups, businesses and families. (Photo by Leo Pilares) Southwick Tree Lighting & Craft Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares) Southwick Tree Lighting & Craft Fair

Amy Joanides, Catie Cosby, Christina Joanides, of Amy & Catie’s Wildflowers Jewelry Boutique, display their hand- crafted jewelry at the Southwick Tree Lighting & Craft Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares) Wyatt and River Kingsley, Southwick, take a moment to (L-R) Alison Hall (9), Westfield, Xena Berry (8) Southwick, enjoy the Southwick Police Department’s Memorial learn to make a snowman at one of the craft stations provided Christmas tree as they walk through the Winter Forest in by the Southwick Civic Fund, Inc. (Photo by Leo Pilares) front of the Southwick Town Hall. (Photo by Leo Pilares)

The Girl Scouts offered delicious baked goods during Saturdays Southwick Tree Lighting & Craft Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares) Tammy, Windsor, toasted a marshmallow for her niece Olivia Swanfeldt, owner of Belle & Bloom, created a festive Jaelyn Tatro (4), Southwick, by the firepit during Saturdays face painting on Layla Plante (11), Southwick, during Southwick Tree Lighting & Craft Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares) Saturdays Southwick Tree Lighting & Craft Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares)

Owen (3), and Aiden Quinn (5), Southwick, talk with Santa on stage at Southwick Town Hall during Saturdays Southwick Madison Mullin (8), Southwick, and Olivia Cook (8), Tree Lighting & Craft Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares) Granville, stay warm by the fire while enjoying the sights and sounds of the Southwick Tree Lighting & Craft Fair, Saturday evening. (Photo by Leo Pilares)

Lauren Dunbar (4) talks with Santa while Tripp Dunbar (2) Alla and Natalie Burkovskiy, Southwick, enjoying the fes- enjoys his s’more during Saturdays Southwick Tree Lighting tivities during Saturdays Southwick Tree Lighting & Craft Richard Quinn, Music Director, Southwick Regional School, & Craft Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares) Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares) and choir evoke the holiday spirit as participants began sing- ing Christmas carols in front of the Southwick Town Hall. (Photo by Leo Pilares)

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Tickets available online at Sonia Avery Kulig, Blanford, owner of Humblebee Handmade, finalizes a sale during Saturdays Southwick Tree Lighting & westfieldconcerts.com Craft Fair. (Photo by Leo Pilares) Use promo code PIC4W • Offer ends 12/31/19 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 - PAGE 7 SPORTS Bombers’ winter sports season about to tip off By CHRIS PUTZ season Thursday. The have combined for 17 of the Sports Editor Bombers hockey team hosts last 18 championships. WESTFIELD – It was an the Minnechaug Falcons at While the familiar will be a unforgettable postseason this Amelia Park Arena at 4 p.m. welcome sight for hockey past fall, capped off by the “I think we are going to be fans, fans of girls basketball Westfield High School girls a little stronger than last will need to get accustomed soccer team’s Western year,” said longtime Westfield to another new coach. Massachusetts championship boys ice hockey head coach Former assistant head and state title run. The C.B. “Moose” Matthews, coach Dylan Willey takes Bombers’ winter sports teams whose team suffered key over a girls basketball pro- will be hard-pressed to match injuries to two senior players gram seeking a new identity. the sheer excitement and during its 2018-19 run. The Bombers open against intensity, but they will give it Last season ended with visiting Monument Mountain a try. Longmeadow spoiling Friday night at 7. Tryouts and practices have Westfield’s attempt at a four- Other season opener dates dominated the last several peat as senior forward Jack of note for Westfield High days – save for a brief pause Barron’s three-goal, two- School include: track (Dec. due to the recent snowstorm assist championship effort 13) versus Longmeadow at – but the high school winter lifted the Lancers to a 5-1 win Smith College in sports season is about to tip over the Bombers in the West Northampton at 3:45 p.m., off. Division 3 title game. swimming (Dec. 13) vs. The ball will bounce and It is a near certainty that Amherst at 5 p.m., boys bas- Westfield High School girls basket- The Westfield High School boys basketball team con- the puck will drop when the one of the two teams will ketball (Dec. 16) at ball first-year had coach Dylan ducted practice sessions over the course of the last Westfield boys ice hockey hoist the trophy at this sea- Northampton HS at 7 p.m., Willey conducts a drill during a couple of weeks in anticipation of the 2019-20 season and girls basketball teams son’s end considering that and wrestling (Dec. 17) at recent practice. (Photo by Marc St. opener Dec. 16 at Northampton High School. (Photo begin the 2019-20 regular Westfield and Longmeadow West Springfield HS at 7. Onge) by Marc St. Onge)

WHS girls’ basketball The Westfield High School girls basketball team looks to get their feet under them as the Bombers begin preparations for another new season. (Photos by Marc St. Onge)

WHS boys’ basketball The Westfield High School boys basketball team conducted practice sessions over the course of the last couple of weeks in anticipation of the 2019-20 season opener Dec. 16 at Northampton High School. (Photos by Marc St. Onge)

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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHWICK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Thurs., Dec. 12 Talbot Rink, 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 13 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Monument Mountain, BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 28 Fri., Dec. 27 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Minnechaug, Amelia Park BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Gloucester HS, Dorothy Sat., Dec. 14 No Sports Scheduled Arena, 4 p.m. Talbot Rink, Time TBD BOYS WRESTLING @ Monument Mountain Regional HS, Time TBD Sat., Dec. 28 Fri., Dec. 13 Mon., Dec. 30 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Greenfield, Collins-Moylan BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK vs. Longmeadow, GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Central HS, 7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 16 Arena, 6:30 p.m. Smith College (Northampton), 3:45 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Amherst-Pelham Tues., Dec. 31 Mon., Dec. 30 Regional, 4 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled Tues., Dec. 17 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14 Wed., Jan. 1 Tues., Dec. 31 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Hudson HS, Amelia Park NEW YEAR’S DAY - No Sports Scheduled Wed., Dec. 18 NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled Arena, 5 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Chicopee Comp, Fitzpatrick Thurs., Jan. 2 Ice Arena, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 1 Mon., Dec. 16 BOYS WRESTLING vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING vs. Athol, 6 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY - No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ Northampton HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 3 Thurs., Dec. 19 Thurs., Jan. 2 BOYS BASKETBALL @ West Springfield HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Mahar Regional School, BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Hampshire, 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 17 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Turners Falls HS, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Chicopee Comp HS, BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Worcester Academy, Amelia GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ John J. Duggan Academy, 7 4 p.m. Park Arena, 7 p.m. p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ West Springfield HS, 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 20 Sat., Jan. 4 No Sports Scheduled Fri., Jan. 3 Wed., Dec. 18 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Marlborough, Navin Ice BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Belchertown, Mullins Center BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Hockey Rink, 6:10 p.m. Sat., Dec. 21 Practice Rink (Amherst), 7:30 p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Swampscott, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Sabis International Charter Mon., Jan. 6 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Easthampton, 6 p.m. Mon., Jan. 6 School, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Granby, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Longmeadow HS, Time TBD GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m.

Thurs., Dec. 19 Tues., Jan. 7 Mon., Dec. 23 Tues., Jan. 7 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Holyoke HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Regional BOYS BASKETBALL @ Ware Jr./Sr. HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Holyoke HS, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. School, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Central HS, 4 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING vs. Ludlow, 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 8 Tues., Dec. 24 BOYS WRESTLING @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 20 Wed., Jan. 8 CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 9 Wed., Dec. 25 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Hopkins Academy, 7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 23 Thurs., Jan. 9 CHRISTMAS DAY - No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ Commerce HS, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Fri., Jan. 10 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Northampton, 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 26 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Granby, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. West Springfield, Fri., Jan. 10 4 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Longmeadow, Mass Mutual Tues., Dec. 24 Center, 4 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled Sat., Jan. 11 Wed., Dec. 25 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Auburn, Amelia Park Arena, CHRISTMAS - No Sports Scheduled 5:40 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Ludlow Duals, Ludlow HS, Thurs., Dec. 26 10 a.m. No Sports Scheduled FOOTBALL CHALLENGE Mon., Jan. 13 Fri., Dec. 27 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Gloucester HS, Dorothy Entry Forms will appear in the printed edition of The Westfield News daily Monday thru Friday, and weekly in The Original Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. The Putz’ Picks and Winners will be published in the Saturday edition of the Westfield News, and in the following week’s edition of The Original Pennysaver, Agawam Reminder, WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY East Longmeadow Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. Picks and Winners will also be posted on TheWestfieldNews.com and on TheReminder.com Original entry forms must be used. No duplicates or copies will be accepted. Completed entry Thurs., Dec. 19 Mon., Jan. 6 forms must be postmarked by midnight on the Friday of that week’s contest. Beat The ‘Putz’ and Box Out Cancer Tournament - BOYS BASKETBALL No Sports Scheduled finish with the best record overall to claim that week’s prize. Each weekly winner will be entered in vs. Gateway, 7 p.m. the end of the season drawing! Tues., Jan. 7 Fri., Dec. 20 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, Box Out Cancer Tournament - BOYS BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. vs. TBD, 7 p.m. WEEKLY PRIZE: $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE TAVERN RESTAURANT GIRLS BASKETBALL @ John J. Duggan Academy, Wed., Jan. 8 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled ALL WINNERS WILL BE ENTERED IN OUR END OF SEASON DRAWING...

Mon., Dec. 23 Thurs., Jan. 9 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Sci-Tech, 6 p.m. GRAND PRIZE 2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE Tues., Dec. 24 Fri., Jan. 10 CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School SUPER BOWL PARTY WEBER Q3200 $ of Science, 7 p.m. 100 Catered By GAS GRILL Wed., Dec. 25 GIFT CARD CHRISTMAS DAY - No Sports Scheduled Mon., Jan. 13 North Elm Butcher Block!! BOYS BASKETBALL @ John J. Duggan Academy, $419 Thurs., Dec. 26 7 p.m. RETAIL No Sports Scheduled Tues., Jan. 14 $1,000 Fri., Dec. 27 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Value! Wed., Jan. 15 Mon., Dec. 30 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ Ludlow HS, 2:30 p.m. 3 Country Club Rd. Thurs., Jan. 16 37 North Elm St. • Westfield, MA Holyoke, MA Tues., Dec. 31 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian www.mannystv.com NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled Academy, 7 p.m.

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BORN TODAY Actress Rita Moreno (1931), politician John Kerry (1943), musician Nikki Sixx (1958) PAGE 10 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS 2019-2020 Westfield State University Men’s Basketball Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE Fri Dec. 13 SPRINGFIELD 7:00 Mon Dec. 30 at Roger Williams 4:00 Sun Jan. 5 at Wheaton 2:00 Sat Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE 2:00 Tue Jan. 14 at Worcester State 7:30 Thur Jan. 16 FITCHBURG STATE 7:30 Searching for Balance Sat Jan. 18 at Bridgewater State 3:00 Dear Annie: I am writing in ever, she recently broke up with peace. The real question is how to Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 2:00 hopes that you can provide a differ- him, and he wanted to move in with do that. Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 7:30 ent and fresh perspective. I have us. For starters, don’t second-guess Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 3:00 two sons: “George,” 28, and My husband is not the father of your decision. Fred needs your emo- Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 7:30 “Fred,” 35. George has lived with my sons, and our marriage has been tional support, but you can only give us on and off for the past 10 years. put to the test with George bounc- it while protecting your personal Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 2:00 I call him my “boomerang kid.” He ing in and out, so I told Fred “no.” boundaries and well-being. You Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 7:30 has finally landed a decent job, and I told him this not only for the sake made the right choice by not allow- Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00 we are giving him six more months of our marriage but also because he ing him, at 35 years of age, to move Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00 of living with us to get his finances had no exit plan. I had no idea how back in with you. This will force him Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA in order so that he can get a place of long he would be with us. to find a place of his own and keep Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA his own. He has a good job and could go his job. Both of those things will Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA The issue is Fred. We have had a stay for an extended period of time build Fred’s self-esteem and, hope- strained relationship for all of his before he found an apartment. Plus, fully, help him to stay sober. It is adult life. He became a drug addict our house is small and it would be natural that you have thought of in his teens and was in and out of utter chaos with four adults, two shutting him out. He has done the 2019-2020 Westfield State Ice Hockey Schedule facilities, to no avail. During his children (several days a week) and same to you. time of using, he was abusive to our three dogs. But your letter shows me how DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME me, both verbally and emotionally, He now has cut me off com- important Fred is to you. Stay kicking me out of his life multiple pletely and blocked my number. I grounded in that, and write him an Thur Dec. 12 at Assumption 7:00 times, causing me to miss large had hoped, after going through this email or a letter telling him how chunks of time with my grandchil- many times, that I would handle it much you love him and how grateful Thur Jan. 9 at Stonehill 4:10 dren. I missed the entire first year better, but I am not. I have no you are for him. Remember what Sat Jan. 11 at Worcester State 7:10 of my granddaughter’s life. access to the grandchildren, other Fred was like as a boy to soften your Thur Jan. 16 at Salem State 7:00 At one point, things got so bad than reaching out to his ex-wife and anger and hurt. It is easier to come Sat Jan. 18 at Plymouth State 6:00 that we had to notify the police hoping she would be kind enough around when what is greeting you is Wed Jan. 22 at Anna Maria 6:40 because I was fearful for my hus- to allow us time. Annie, was I unconditional love. One day, hope- Sat Jan. 25 FITCHBURG STATE 5:35 band and me. His drug use cost him wrong to say no? Should I try to fully, Fred will come around and Thur Jan. 30 at Framingham State 7:30 his marriage, and he almost lost his move on and realize it may be best thank you for forcing him to do it on children. Finally, he became clean not to have him in my life or should his own. Sat Feb. 1 at UMass Dartmouth 4:20 two years ago, and I thought our I try to reconcile, if that is an “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Thur Feb. 6 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 relationship would improve. It did option? I am very torn and appreci- Advice From Dear Annie” is out Sat Feb. 8 SALEM STATE 5:35 for a bit. I always attributed his ate your insights. -- Looking for now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 behavior to drugs but have now Peace featuring favorite columns on love, Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 come to realize that he is a narcis- Dear Looking for Peace: Peace friendship, family and etiquette -- is Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35 sist and his behavior is toxic. is within you. Make a decision that available as a paperback and e-book. He has been living with his girl- you will not let any outside situa- Visit http://www.creatorspublishing. Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 friend for the past two years; how- tion take away your sense of inner com for more information. Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD HINTS FROM HELOISE 2019-2020 Westfield State University Women’s Basketball Schedule DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME

Fri Dec. 13 at Springfield 7:00 Instant dumplings Thur Jan. 2 at Western New England 6:00 Sat Jan. 4 WPI 1:00 My neighbor told You’ll need: day in advance so the flavors have Dear Heloise: Sat Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE 12:00 me about an easy way to make 1/4 cup vegetable oil a chance to blend for the best taste. Tue Jan. 14 at Worcester State 5:30 DUMPLINGS, which she said 2 tablespoons vinegar, lime juice -- Heloise Thur Jan. 16 FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 came from your column. Take or lemon juice MILK ICE CUBES Sat Jan. 18 at Bridgewater State 1:00 canned homestyle or buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard Dear Heloise: I live alone, and I biscuits and cut them into quarters. 1/4 teaspoon celery salt don’t drink milk, but occasionally Wed Jan. 22 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE 7:00 Then just drop them in hot broth. 2 teaspoons mayonnaise a recipe will call for it. So, I freeze Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 12:00 Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 5:30 Now, how easy is that? It was a Salt and pepper to taste milk in an ice cube tray, and after real timesaver and tasted delicious. Dash of paprika it’s solid, I take the cubes out and Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 1:00 Thanks, Heloise! -- Dawn C., 1 head cabbage (about 2 pounds), place them in a freezer-safe bag, Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 5:30 Hattiesburg, Miss. shredded then store them in my freezer. Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 12:00 Dawn, thanks for your delightful Mix oil with vinegar or lime or When I need milk, I microwave Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 5:30 letter! You also can cut the raw lemon juice in a bowl. Add pre- the cubes in a glass measuring cup, Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00 dough in half and drop the pieces pared mustard, celery salt, mayon- using only as many as needed. -- Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00 in hot oil to make sopaipillas. A naise, salt, pepper and paprika. Molly-Mae, Bainbridge, Ind. Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA light dusting of sugar and cinna- Mix well. Pour the mixture over FREEZING FOOD Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Dear Heloise: My husband buys mon and you have a nice change of Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA the shredded cabbage; toss and half of a cow in the fall every year, pace for your coffee break. -- refrigerate. which is then processed, and we Heloise This easy recipe is just one of package it ourselves. Instead of UNFORGETTABLE several in my pamphlet Heloise’s huge portions of meat, we package 2019-2020 Westfield State University COLESLAW Fantabulous Vinegar Hints and it by the amount we’ll need for our Dear Heloise: I had dinner at a More. You also will find cleaning family. This way, there’s never too Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule friend’s house yesterday, and they and deodorizing hints that are easy, much or too little. We label the served coleslaw, which they said safe and economical to use. To get packages and place them in the DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME was your recipe. Please reprint that a copy, send $5, along with a freezer. This method is cost-effec- recipe for me and others who love stamped (70 cents), self-addressed, tive and waste-free, and if we’re Fri Jan. 17 at Saint Joseph, CT 4:30 coleslaw. -- Frances S., Findlay, long envelope, to: Heloise/Vinegar, snowed in for a few days, we’ll be Sat Jan. 18 PLYMOUTH STATE 1:00 Ohio P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, just fine where food is concerned. Sat Jan. 25 WESTERN CONNECTICUT 1:00 Frances, this is a terrific recipe TX 78279-5001. Or you can order -- Nicole in Montana when you want something tasty for it online at www.Heloise.com. (c)2019 by King Features Sun Jan. 26 at Rhode Island College a side dish at lunch or dinner. FYI: Make this coleslaw recipe a Syndicate Inc. Sat Feb. 1 LEC Championships 11:00 a.m. @ UMass Dartmouth Thur Feb. 13 New England Championships Fri Feb. 14 New England Championships Sat Feb. 15 New England Championships Sun Feb. 16 New England Championships @ University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

2019-2020 Westfield State University • Men’s-Women’s Indoor Track and Field DAYTE DA EVENT LOCATION Saturday Dec. 14 Pioneer Winter Classic Utica College- Utica, N.Y. Saturday Jan. 18 Pioneer Invitational Smith College- Northampton, Mass. Saturday Jan. 25 Massasoit Classic Springfield College - Springfield, Mass. Saturday Feb. 1 Rhode Island College Invitational Rhode Island College - Providence, RI Saturday Feb. 1 Bruce Lehane Invitational Boston University- Boston, Mass. Friday Feb. 7 Coast Guard Invitational Coast Guard- New London, Conn. Fri.-Sat. Feb. 7-8 All New England Reggie Lewis Center- Boston, Mass. Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC Championships Smith College- Northampton, Mass. Saturday Feb. 22 Triangle Classic Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships Charlotte, N.C. December 11, 2019 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER50 11, State 2019 Street - PAGE 11 Springfield, MA 01103 413-748-7758 Docket No. 19P2276EA

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